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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.34, 21,464.33 and 8,480.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.34, 21,464.33 and 8,480.79 is: 11,703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.34 : 21,464.33 = 8,480.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.34/21,464.33 = 8,480.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.34x = 21,464.33 × 8,480.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.34x = 182,034,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,034,432.82/15,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,703.13

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